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title: "My Tiger Paw Begonia is getting out of hand. It’s in a 10 inch…"
description: "My Tiger Paw Begonia is getting out of hand. It’s in a 10 inch planter and should be repotted into at least a 12 inch. I’m debating whether to buy a new…"
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community: "Begonia Buddies"
author: "Phil"
published: "2026-08-14T20:30:10.406159Z"
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# My Tiger Paw Begonia is getting out of hand. It’s in a 10 inch…

_Posted by Phil on 2026-08-14_

My Tiger Paw Begonia is getting out of hand. It’s in a 10 inch planter and should be repotted into at least a 12 inch. I’m debating whether to buy a new planter or divide it up into several. I divided my Escargot about a year ago. All the divisions looked very sad for almost two weeks and then they bounced back. I guess the other choice is to leave it where it is. There are only a few canes on the edge of the planter. 🤷‍♂️  
Any thoughts?

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## 5 comments

### Phil commented on 2026-08-14

I found this 12 inch heavy plastic square planter in my planter stock. I would prefer terracotta but this may work.

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### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-08-14

Omg I have this and thought it was a Rex Jive begonia! Yours is 😍 so full!!

#### SuccySuccy replied on 2026-08-14

Would love to hear some tips/trucjs. Substrate, lighting. Etc

#### Phil replied on 2026-08-15

Thank you! Always good to hear when my work pays off. I probably have different begonia care than many people. I use shallow terracotta planters when possible. I water when on the dry side. They are definitely not consistently moist. I use regular potting soil to which I add a good bit of grit, some charcoal, and worm castings. They are under Barrina grow lights 16 hours a day. Plus a room size humidifier keeping humidity in their corner at about 45 to 55%. I have 6 begonias with one in leca.

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### Greenishthumb commented on 2026-08-14

What a beautiful plant!

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